Science Friction: Are We Alone In The Universe?

Science fiction makes us bold about exploring so we can feel less alone when we imagine a future world where there are infinite diversities, infinite combinations. In the future, there’s always hope we will lead a less lonely existence and find signs of life that we aren’t alone.In this episode, we talk to: Rod Faulkner, a science fiction fan who grew up in the South and became a fan after watching Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura) on the original Star Trek. He discusses how science fiction explores race relationsSean Redmond, professor of screen and design at Deakin University, Australia and author of Celebrity, Liquid Space: Science Fiction Film and Television in the Digital Age who talks about the futuristic lonely cities seen in Blade Runner and Minority Report, Tony Tellado, producer/host of Sci Fi Talk who explores why so many immigrants and outsiders were drawn to science fiction. Useful links and resources:Connect with Alone Together at Apostrophe Podcasts:Website: https://apostrophepodcasts.ca/alonetogetherInstagram: @apostrophepodIf you enjoy this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your pods to catch up on earlier shows and never miss an episode. Alone Together: A Curious Exploration of Loneliness interviews experts for in-depth discussions on what we can learn about loneliness through culture, history and science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A life of solitude was imposed on millions of us during the pandemic due to the coronavirus. Being alone is a life chosen deliberately by some; others are just alone, not by choice. We can end up unexpectedly alone and for many, the twists and turns of life, brought us to where we are. Experts and researchers around the world share their insights about what we know about loneliness, we find meaning of it from songs, art, books, films, history and pop culture. We isolate the lessons of loneliness from people like you and people like me who have unique stories to tell and to share. Everyone feels lonely at times. But let’s begin to explore why. My name is Peg Fong, I’m a journalist and an educator who has been fascinated by what loneliness means. We’re not here to solve loneliness. But to add one voice to another so that we are alone together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.